MoneySavingExpert News April Kensington Mortgages to refund over £1m in unfair arrears feesKensington Mortgages must pay over £1 million in compensation after it was fined by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for hammering borrowers behind on payments with huge charges.12 April 2010 Labour manifesto to target bank chargesLabour will pledge to clampdown on banking 'rip-offs' as part of its General Election manifesto, to be announced today.12 April 2010 Bank charges at centre of Lib Dem manifestoThe Liberal Democrats have pledged to end unfair bank charges and help victims of excessive fees get them back in their 'manifesto for consumers'.9 April 2010 Mortgage holders could save by switching to daily interestMortgage holders whose interest is calculated once a year could save cash by switching to a deal where interest is worked out on a daily basis.9 April 2010 Illegal music downloaders face internet blackoutInternet users who illegally share copyrighted material could be banned from surfing the web under Government plans.9 April 2010 Petrol prices hit record high: how to drive down costsPetrol prices have soared to an all-time high, it was revealed today.8 April 2010 Ban on unsolicited energy lock-ins mulled by OfgemEnergy firms could be banned from locking customers onto new tariffs without their permission under proposals from industry regulator Ofgem.8 April 2010 Base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 13th consecutive month.8 April 2010 Halifax: House prices rebound after fallHouse prices rose in March after suffering their first drop in eight months in February, figures show today.8 April 2010 Government shelves broadband tax planThe Government has scrapped its proposed broadband tax, pending the election result.7 April 2010 First456 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us